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Western Crete Discovery Tour and Wine Tasting: Chania, Lake Kournas |
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Flavorful wines, high fashion, and natural beauty can all be found on Crete’s western shores
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The western corner of Crete abounds with fascinating historical sights, fine wine, and heart-stopping scenery. Get lost in the narrow streets of Chania and shop for clothes and accessories in Crete’s most fashionable city. Enjoy a tasting at one of Crete’s most celebrated wineries and stroll the shores of a vast lake enveloped by woods and mountains. Pay your respects at a moving cemetery where the Allied dead from the Battle of Crete are laid to rest on the banks of a beautiful bay.
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Discover Kefalonia in a Day
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When it comes to sightseeing, Kefalonia, the largest of the Ionian Islands, has got plenty to keep your camera clicking. Topping the list has to be magnificent Myrtos Bay. If it...
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Lights of the Lanterns: Night tour of Rhodes
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Spend a perfectly peaceful evening on the streets of Rhodes, which shines quietly to the quiet sea. Uncover the secrets of this ancient city by touring places that are difficult to...
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Southern Exploration and Wine Tasting: Kefalonia, Sami
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...enshrined. Lunch in a picturesque port town where a Hollywood blockbuster was filmed and stop at a renowned wine factory for a sip of Greece.
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Thassos Sunshine Cruise
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...Moor near a charming beach and enjoy an indulgent afternoon of swimming and sunbathing. Bring along some snorkel equipment to plumb the depths or simply float on your back in the...
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Caldera Cruise in Santorini
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Take a peaceful cruise on the Aegean to a unique natural wonderland, where a volcano’s furies have changed the landscape forever. Take a wooden sailing ship around the volcano...
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Skiathos by Sea: Lalaria, Kastro, Katigiorgis
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...village whose ruins allude to its former prominence. Have lunch in the shadow of towering mountain peaks in a small mainland village seldom seen by outsiders. Snorkel in the pure blue waters of the Aegean Sea and recline on the soft sands of a deserted island.
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Elafonissi Island Paradise
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Set sail for Elafonissi Island a Mediterranean paradise outside the traditional tourist pale. White sands and dunes flanked with lilies look out over turquoise waters beyond imagining....
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Island Hopping to Kefalonia
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Go island hopping to the stunningly beautiful island of Kefalonia, just a short sail away to the north of Zakynthos. Kefalonia beckons with a rural landscape rich in colour, set...
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Sightseeing Tour to Enchanting Zante
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...Blue Caves. The incredibly blue water inside these geological formations has to be seen to be believed.
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A Night Out in Zakynthos
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...bags swinging round your ankles, it's time to pull up a chair and have a spot of dinner at a little taverna. The evening ends in style with a sundowner harbour cruise. Sit back with a glass of wine and watch the reflection of the town lights dance on the water.
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Tinos Sightseeing Tour
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...where some of Greece’s most finely-crafted marble pieces originate. Enjoy coach views of marble villages that arise from verdant hills, walk through a lemon orchard where the...
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Sun Cruise from Kefalonia
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...best beaches where you can lie back, soak up the sun and make a splash in the sea. A fun and relaxing day out for all ages.
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Albanian Adventure: Saranda, Butrint
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...wonderland has a dreamlike quality, as you tour an ancient fort and amphitheater and walk in the footsteps of numerous empires. Butrint was a thriving port city, commercial hub,...
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Symi Island Cruise
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...grace of the sea. Admire the colorful neoclassical mansions that cling to the hills and climb to a viewpoint overlooking the town where you can see the coves, inlets and cliffs...
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Minoan Magic: Knossos and Heraklion Sightseeing Tour
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...probably the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan civilization and culture. Take some time off for shopping at the colorful and goods-laden markets in Heraklion, Crete’s bustling capital.
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Spinalonga Island Tour with Cruise in Mirabello Bay
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Visit the infamous island of Spinalonga and uncover the island’s mysterious past. This small island at the entrance of Elounda Bay is famed for its impregnable fortress...
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Cruise to Turtle Island
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The magnificent Caretta-Caretta or otherwise called Loggerhead Turtles are Zakynthos’ most famous inhabitants. Set off on a fun-filled journey as you search for these rare creatures...
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Scenic Cruises in Greece: Onassis Cruise
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Set out on a scenic cruise in the Ionian Sea on board the stylish ‘Ikaros’, visit three islands in one day and be fascinated by the stories each holds. Skorpios is the...
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Sightseeing Tour of Idyllic Ithaca
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...and modern day life, as you take in the outstanding scenery across the aquamarine water leading to coves, bays and picturesque fishing villages. Visit the capitol of Ithaca, Vathy,...
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Sightseeing Tour to Ancient Olympia
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...after excavations were carried out here by the German archaeologist Ernst Curtius. Wander around the Olympic Village, including the running track and original Olympic Stadium where...
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Simply Corfu Sightseeing Tour: Achillion Palace, Paleokastritsa, Mouse Island
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...history and character of the island. Tour the lavish Achillion Palace, a modern marvel erected in the style of the ancients, which features an immortal statue of its namesake dying...
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Morning Photography Tour of Ancient Athens
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...help you: • Discover and experience a city through the eyes of a local photographer. • Learn to have a sharper observation of interesting details about a place and its...
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Night Sightseeing Tour of Athens
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If Athens is exciting by day, it is even more bewitching at night. This tour centres around the port area of Athens, which truly comes to life at night. It is only when darkness falls...
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Exploring Greece’s Ancient Wonders: Sightseeing Tour of Delphi
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Explore ancient Delphi, where an archaeological site and a cosmopolitan town exist side by side. After the Acropolis, Delphi is one of the most important ancient relics in Greece....
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Saronic Islands Cruise - Tour from Athens
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Cruise the scenic Saronic Islands and discover vast expanses of sandy beaches set against dark forests. Relax on the verdant island of Aegina with its neoclassical buildings,...
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Athens Sightseeing Tour: Acropolis, Parthenon, Plaka
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Journey to the city of Athens— among the most hallowed sites of ancient civilization—where numberless histories hide among the ruins, waiting to be discovered. Feel the...
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Ancient Marvels of Greece: Sightseeing Tour of Mycenae and Epidaurus
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The sightseeing tour of the Argolis region reveals an intriguing aspect of Greek history.Greek treasures have been unearthed in the ancient city of Mycenae which dates back to...
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Evening Photography Tour of Athens
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...in the shadow of the Acropolis. This specially designed photography tour will help you: • Discover and experience a city through the eyes of a local photographer. • Learn...
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Excursion to Cape Sounion
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Lying at the southernmost tip of the Attica peninsula, Cape Sounion is one of the most beautiful and picturesque places in Greece. The Cape rises high above the serene Aegean Sea and...
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Santorini Underwater Safari
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Explore an underwater universe off the coast of Santorini, where mysterious plants shoot up from the depths and schools of fish swim by in a rush of harlequin colors. Learn the science...
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Across the Water to Turkey: Sightseeing Tour of Marmaris
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Just a breath from Greece, and a world away from the ordinary, Turkey dazzles with the charm of the ancients. Enjoy a beautiful boat ride across the Aegean and arrive in the mystical...
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Island Hopping: Sporades Islands, Skopelos, Alonissos
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Enjoy a day of fun in the sun on the beautiful Sporades Islands. Take a beautiful cruise on the Aegean Sea, climbing on deck to look for dolphins in the open waters. Walk through...
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Sightseeing Tour of Thira by Night
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Spend a memorable evening in Thira, the beating heart of lovely Santorini Island. A cozy, cobbled medieval town by day, Thira becomes an electric cosmopolitan center under the blanket...
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Ancient Delos
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Set sail for the island of Delos, where history and mythology are as one. It is here where Apollo and Artemis are said to have had their birth, and early Greeks constructed a city...
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Shopping Tour of Agios Nikolaos and Kritsa
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Shopping lovers will jump at the chance to explore a coastal town and hilltop village where the art, clothing, and food of Crete are on colorful display. Take a scenic drive through...
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Mykonos Island Tour
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Explore the incomparable island of Mykonos, a place of churches, beaches, and cosmopolitan verve. Visit a perched 15th century church on the grounds of a medieval fortress that looks...
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Captain Michalis Sunshine Cruise: Sithonia Peninsula, Turtle Island
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Hop on board Captain Michalis Sunshine Cruise for a day of fun and relaxation in the sun. Set sail on the emerald Aegean Sea in a majestic old galleon, admiring sovereign mountains,...
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Castaway Cruise to Gramvoussa
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Embark like a buccaneer of old for the pink sands and azure waters of Gramvoussa Island. Tour an ancient castle built by the Venetians that stood up to the invading Turks. Be riveted...
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Markets and Mountains: Nea Moudania, Holomondas Mountains, Halkidiki Region
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Tour the local markets and wooded mountains of the Halkidiki region. Walk through lines of vividly colored stalls in Nea Moudania, where all nature of local crafts and clothing ensure...
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Santorini Sunset Cruise
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Sail around the beautiful island of Santorini, molded by volcanoes and framed by staggering cliffs. Glide across the still waters of Aegean, where geologic pressures have conjured...
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Cruise to Mount Athos, the Holy Mountain
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Sail close enough to the shore of the Athos peninsula in Halkidiki and see the spectacular monasteries clinging to the cliffs; but this is as close as you can get, as access is allowed...
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Santorini Impressions
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The island of Santorini is torn from the pages of Greek history; life there moves with the graceful deliberation of clouds. Visit an 11th century church that has survived the invasions...
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Monasteries of Meteora
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Journey to Meteora—a place of pure devotion and isolation—where ancient monasteries are perched like coronets atop stark rock formations. Drive through the distinctive...
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Macedonia Experience: Philippi, Cave of Alistrati
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...history. Drive to the small village of Alistrati, where you tour a massive cave, looking up at the fearsome stalactites that hang from the ceiling.
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Discover Rhodes: Valley of the Butterflies, Kamiros
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...trees, and waterfalls where delicate satyrs and monarchs give themselves to the wind. Be mesmerized by the ancient ruins of Kamiros, once an agricultural mecca and the first Rhodian city to cut its own coins.
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Paradise Cruise: Dragonissi, Frangias, Kalo Livadi, Agari Bay
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This Aegean cruise curves in unison with the Southern coastline of Mykonos, taking you to all the most beautiful, out-of-the-way beaches the area has to offer. Get a taste of what...
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Simply Thassos: Panagia, Aliki
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...as to be invisible to the pirates that once roamed the surrounding seas. Tour a beautiful domed basilica with marble walls and a revered icon of the Virgin Mary. Venture to the peninsula...
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Music and Moonlight: Sunset Cruise around Skiathos
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Enjoy a romantic and relaxing evening cruise around Skiathos on a traditional fishing boat, with your path across the water blazed by the setting sun. Feast on a buffet meal....
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Tale of Two-and-A-Half Cities: Rhodes, Lindos, Monte Smith
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Seize the opportunity to visit three ancient cities in one day: Rhodes Old Town, the Acropolis of Monte Smith and Lindos. The Old Town of Rhodes is a UNESCO World Heritage Site,...
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Exploring Greece’s Ancient Wonders: Sightseeing Tour of Delphi
Explore ancient Delphi, where an archaeological site and a cosmopolitan town exist side by side. After the Acropolis, Delphi is one of the most important ancient relics in Greece. The Sanctuary of...
Hiking Along the Samaria Gorge
The Samari
...has got plenty to keep your camera clicking. Topping the list has to be magnificent...
...to the quiet sea. Uncover the secrets of this ancient city by touring places that...
...from marauding pirates. Visit a Byzantine monastery where the remains of Saint...
...furies have changed the landscape forever. Take a wooden sailing ship around the...
...an abandoned village whose ruins allude to its former prominence. Have lunch in...
...tourist pale. White sands and dunes flanked with lilies look out over turquoise...
...sail away to the north of Zakynthos. Kefalonia beckons with a rural landscape rich...
...back to the 14th century, small villages, agricultural scenes as well as beautiful beaches....
...of the capital. A guide will be on hand to point out the best buys during your late-night...
...Exobougo, where villages of old white stone and bays scooped from shimmering coastline...
...and compete to be the first to dive down for a bottle of champagne. Keep a watchful...
...this archaeological wonderland has a dreamlike quality, as you tour an ancient...
...with the seamless grace of the sea. Admire the colorful neoclassical mansions that...
...Palace of Knossos. The Minoan Palace of Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological...
...past. This small island at the entrance of Elounda Bay is famed for its impregnable...
...most famous inhabitants. Set off on a fun-filled journey as you search for these...
...visit three islands in one day and be fascinated by the stories each holds. Skorpios...
...of ancient times and modern day life, as you take in the outstanding scenery across...
...Olympia came to light after excavations were carried out here by the German archaeologist...
...light on the history and character of the island. Tour the lavish Achillion Palace,...
...around the port area of Athens, which truly comes to life at night. It is only when...
...exist side by side. After the Acropolis, Delphi is one of the most important ancient...
...set against dark forests. Relax on the verdant island of Aegina with its neoclassical...
...numberless histories hide among the ruins, waiting to be discovered. Feel the wind...
...thrill the senses. The delightful village of Plaka, with its numerous cafes and...
...most beautiful and picturesque places in Greece. The Cape rises high above the serene...
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